Current air quality problem in Bangkok

[Pantherz]

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts on different forums about how bad the air pollution in Bangkok is right now. Some people are saying it’s the worst they’ve experienced in all the years they’ve lived there. I’ve also read that schools have been closed because of it. For those of you currently in Bangkok, is it really that bad? Is it messing with any outdoor plans you had? I’ve got a trip coming up soon, and I want to be able to walk around and enjoy the city. I’m definitely not planning to wear a mask, so I’m wondering how manageable it is.

[vinapu]

I'm on my way there from.Chiang Rai and will update here in the evening. Unless of course I die from polution first or, more probably will find somebody to shield me from all that menace.

Last weekend was manageable in my opinion and so was Chiang Rai which was hazy but far from poisonous. Certainly some of posts in politics forum here are more poisonous than air up north

[Moses]

[Travellerdave]

I arrive in 3 days . First pattaya few days then bkk . Probably ok in pats . What’s the temperature like. Told its cool at night.

[sydneyboy1]

As I’m reading this I’m watching a news bulletin on Bangkok’s air pollution. According to this report Bangkok is the world’s 5th most polluted city. It occurs during the cool season and is now an annual event.

[daydreamer]

2 hours ago, Travellerdave said:

I arrive in 3 days . First pattaya few days then bkk . Probably ok in pats . What’s the temperature like. Told its cool at night.

It was cool last week, as was Bangkok.  The cool weather has moved out. 

Currently here in Pattaya, it is warm day and night.  Serving staff are wearing shorts and polo shirts at night in the open air seating areas in Boyztown.

Edited Saturday at 09:45 AM by daydreamer
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[khaolakguy]

In Bangkok it’s hazy in the distance but I haven’t noted any issues with being outside for hours at a time. However my “exertions” are more normally indoors!

[Pantherz]

11 hours ago, vinapu said:

I'm on my way there from.Chiang Rai and will update here in the evening. Unless of course I die from polution first or, more probably will find somebody to shield me from all that menace.

Last weekend was manageable in my opinion and so was Chiang Rai which was hazy but far from poisonous. Certainly some of posts in politics forum here are more poisonous than air up north

Night has come and you have not reported back. Have you suffocated?

[Pantherz]

18 minutes ago, khaolakguy said:

In Bangkok it’s hazy in the distance but I haven’t noted any issues with being outside for hours at a time. However my “exertions” are more normally indoors!

Thanks for sharing your experience, that’s someone reassuring!

[Ruthrieston]

Pattaya also has dangerously high levels of pollution, the air is so hazy that I can hardly see Koh Larn.

[vinapu]

12 hours ago, Pantherz said:

Night has come and you have not reported back. Have you suffocated?

No. I'm sick , caught cold somewhere in Chiang Rai.

Visited Moonlight with another member but did not off anybody

 We were last customers to leave bar though. Upon coming to the room, went straight to bed and slept till 11 straight  , fortunately did not pee in the bed. 

As for air in Bangkok, noticeable hotter than week ago but I did not notice anything out of ordinary.  It's always hard to breathe here because of humidity. So pack your things and come here

[jason1975]

1 hour ago, vinapu said:

No. I'm sick , caught cold somewhere in Chiang Rai.

Visited Moonlight with another member but did not off anybody

 We were last customers to leave bar though. Upon coming to the room, went straight to bed and slept till 11 straight  , fortunately did not pee in the bed. 

As for air in Bangkok, noticeable hotter than week ago but I did not notice anything out of ordinary.  It's always hard to breathe here because of humidity. So pack your things and come here

Hope you recover from your cold then you can go back to offing guys! Hehe

[vinapu]

1 hour ago, jason1975 said:

Hope you recover from your cold then you can go back to offing guys! Hehe

I do too. It's not that bad, just bit of cough and running nose but certainly not appetizing so I spare boys my prolonged company until I feel better. 

[jason1975]

3 minutes ago, vinapu said:

I do too. It's not that bad, just bit of cough and running nose but certainly not appetizing so I spare boys my prolonged company until I feel better. 

You have a good heart and care for the health of others!

[vinapu]

1 minute ago, jason1975 said:

You have a good heart and care for the health of others!

I know ! 

On serious note I think I wouldn,t feel comfortable in such situation so it's it of selfishness in that as

well. 

[Keithambrose]

16 hours ago, khaolakguy said:

In Bangkok it’s hazy in the distance but I haven’t noted any issues with being outside for hours at a time. However my “exertions” are more normally indoors!

No outdoor sex?

[reader]

1 hour ago, Keithambrose said:

No outdoor sex?

Closest I came to "outdoors" was being squeezed between two Thai uni students on the BTS Green line at rush hour. I had intended to get off at Phloen Chit but stayed on until they departed at Thong Lo.

[bkkmfj2648]

And after they left did you notice your wet spot in your shorts? 🍆💦

[khaolakguy]

5 hours ago, Keithambrose said:

No outdoor sex?

As it happens I did once fuck a guy on the grass in Lumpini park after midnight, but it was a very very long time ago! 

At the time the area behind the important statue was a late night cruising spot especially after the bars closed at midnight.

[Keithambrose]

2 hours ago, khaolakguy said:

As it happens I did once fuck a guy on the grass in Lumpini park after midnight, but it was a very very long time ago! 

At the time the area behind the important statue was a late night cruising spot especially after the bars closed at midnight.

I think I'm now far to old to try it. In the old days I stayed at the Dusit,  convenient for Lumpini Park, but I preferred  my bedroom, with a big mirror.